Biker suffers life-changing injury in crash near Hinckley

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a van near Hinckley earlier this week. The biker, who is in his 40s, was riding his Honda CMX when it was involved in the collision with a Ford Transit flatbed van. The crash happened around 4.50pm on Tuesday, January 17 between Higham Lane and the Long Shoot on the A5 near the town.

The rider, who has not been publicly named, remains in hospital with what officials have called ‘life-changing’ injuries, reports CoventryLive. Police are calling on anyone with information about the incident to come forward. They have also appealed for anyone with footage to speak with officers as soon as possible.

READ MORE:Baby dies in hospital after falling unwell at Blaby house A Warwickshire Police spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing and officers are asking anyone who was in the area or who has dashcam footage of the collision to come forward. If you can help with our investigation, please contact the force.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 278 of January 17. Alternatively, report information on the force’s website. More top stories from across Leicestershire and Rutland can be found by signing up to our newsletters here.

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